FACT CHECK: Did Elon Musk Pull A $1 Billion Show From CBS Following Vice Presidential Debate?
a Post on Facebook Elon Musk claims he has quit the $1 billion show from CBS following allegations of bias during the 2024 vice presidential debate. This claim seems to have arisen from a certain satirical story Posted online by SpacexMania. The story is of the title “Elon Musk cancels $1 billion contract with CBS, […]
FACT CHECK: Video Shows 2003 Baghdad Bombing, Not Israeli Attack
Post Shared by X It claims to show Israeli forces bombing Lebanon. In the Middle East, force is the only language that is understood and respected. Yesterday, Israel regained the respect it lost on October 7th and showed the world its strength and resilience. This is how a nation protects its people and its pride.#Hezbollah […]
FACT CHECK: Did One Man Pull 1,200 Bodies Out Of A River Following Hurricane Helene?
Post made with X A man claims to have pulled 1,200 bodies from a river in Marshall, North Carolina, after Hurricane Helen. 🚨Devastating Helen Update A man pulled 1,200 bodies from a river in Marshall and stuffed them into bags himself. Thankfully, our community and neighbors are coming together.-People keeping an eye out for strangers […]
FACT CHECK: Did Biden Say He Would Not Give More Resources To Helene Recovery?
Post shared on social media President Joe Biden told reporters he would refuse to send any more aid to help with recovery from Hurricane Helen, according to a news conference. Verdict: False The caption misrepresents the content of the video. Fact check: The death toll from Hurricane Helen has risen to more than 200 people, […]
FACT CHECK: Did Mark Wahlberg Call For Teachers To Be Fired?
Post made in facebook Mark Wahlberg claims he wants any teacher who removes the American flag to be fired immediately. The claim originally stems from a post shared on a satirical Facebook page. No reliable sources have reported this claim. Fact check: Post made on facebook Actor Mark Wahlberg claims he demanded the immediate firing […]
Trump Lies So Much, Debates Need Live Commentators Fact Checking
Former Bush-Cheney political strategist Matthew Dowd said Thursday on MSNBC's “Deadline” that former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), were in a debate. He said there should be a commentator to check the facts on live broadcasts because he was lying so much. Like sports. Host Nicole Wallace said: The […]
FACT CHECK: Did Trump Have a 1.28 GPA While at Fordham University?
Post made with X Former President Donald Trump claims to have had a 1.28 GPA while attending Fordham University. Hmm…for those who aren't very smart… @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/kFVNsnWiUE — Morgan J. Freeman (@mjfree) October 1, 2024 Verdict: False A Fordham spokesperson said the images shared were fabricated. No reliable sources have reported this claim. former president […]
FACT CHECK: Does This Video Show Netanyahu Fleeing To Nuclear Bunker?
a video is circulating A video on social media claims to show Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fleeing to a nuclear shelter amid the latest attacks. The video does not show Netanyahu taking refuge in a nuclear shelter. This was taken before the attack and actually depicts the Prime Minister rushing to the Diet to […]
FACT CHECK: Did Iran Destroy 20 Israeli F-35 Aircraft?
Post Shared by X Iran claims to have destroyed 20 Israeli F-35 aircraft. Breaking news: More than 20 5th generation F-35 fighters destroyed in Israel Say goodbye to American taxes! pic.twitter.com/bXFeF5IZ9c — Dr. Anastasia Maria Loupis (@DrLoupis) October 1, 2024 Verdict: Misleading There is no evidence that the F-35 was destroyed in an Iranian attack. […]
FACT CHECK: Viral X Video Makes False Claim About Biden, Hurricane Helene
viral video Shared by X President Joe Biden claims to be telling residents in the path of Hurricane Helen to get vaccinated and prepare for natural disasters. 🚨 Biden says to prepare for Hurricane Helen by getting vaccinated pic.twitter.com/zmEXrF2Wyp — Patriot Oasis™ (@ThePatriotOasis) September 26, 2024 Verdict: False Biden directed Americans to get vaccinated in […]